Open AccessSerum Adiponectin and Bone Mineral Density in Women
Author(s) -
J. Brent Richards,
Ana M. Valdes,
Keith Burling,
Ursula Perks,
Tim D. Spector
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2006-2097
Subject(s) - adiponectin , medicine , endocrinology , bone mineral , femoral neck , deoxypyridinoline , population , osteocalcin , osteoporosis , insulin resistance , obesity , biology , biochemistry , alkaline phosphatase , enzyme , environmental health
Bone mineral density (BMD) is positively associated with body weight. This association persists even at non-load bearing sites, suggesting that a nonmechanical factor such as an adipocyte-derived hormone may modulate BMD.
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